John was born in Hopewell, Virginia, he is the son of the late John P. Janosik, Sr. and Emily Janosik.
During World War II, Johnny joined the Navy and served in the Pacific Theater, suffering an injury when a suicide bomber crashed a plane into the USS Louisville. He graduated from Valpariso Technical Institute after serving in the U.S. Navy.
Johnny was the owner of Johnny Janosik World of Furniture, one of the top 100 furniture stores in the nation. He was a hands-on participant in his philanthropy and community service.
Johnny worked for several community organizations and was a generous donor to many.
The Janosik name is synonymous with the generosity and compassion he and his family has shown for others. The Honorable Thomas R. Carper, Senator from the State of Delaware, may have stated it best. "Johnny Janosik represents the best of what Delaware has to offer. His never-ending energy is an example and inspiration to us all as he makes it a daily commitment to work in the service of others."
Johnny is survived by his wife Mary Janosik of Laurel: children, Linda K. Christophel of Laurel, Christina J. Palmer of Severna Park, MD., and Lori J. Morrison and husband Barry of Laurel. Grandchildren; Amy H. Looney, Casey L. Christophel, Kevin J. Christophel and wife Alison, Lindsay Morrison, Kariane L. Christophel, Ross A. Lugasi, Kyle P. Morrison, Sally A. Lugasi, and Alexandra Palmer. Great grandchildren, Ashton Christophel, Kenley Christophel, and Caleb Boyce and Colbie Boyce.
A mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, July 7, 2016 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 532 East Stein Highway Seaford, Delaware 19973 at 11:00 am. Interment will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery Laurel, DE. A celebration of life will also be held from 3:00-6:00 pm, with food and fellowship at the Laurel Fire Department Hall 205 W. 10th St. Laurel, DE 19956.
In Lieu of flowers contributions are suggested to the: Good Samaritan Shop, P.O. Box 643. Laurel, DE 19956.
Arrangements are in the care of the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon funeral Home Laurel, DE.
Some years ago my father ordered wall to wall carpet from Janosiks.When the truck arrived,Johnny was driving it.With the assistance of a helper that he brought along,Johnny himself installed the carpet.whenever his installers were overwhelmed with job orders he would jump right in.An amazing & hard working man.
ReplyDeleteMr. Janosik would never have cashed and unemployment check in his lifetime. He would have found work somewhere if it was the last thing he did. There is a job to be found if you look hard enough.
ReplyDeleteMr. Janosik was a honest, hard working gentleman. Bet there wasn't a position in his company he hadn't worked. I went in one night years back and he was spraying around the baseboards (exterminator), wearing bibs. There are many good words to describe this man and generous comes to mind.
ReplyDeleteBless you sir!